FAO Technical Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries - Fishing Operations - 1













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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 1996

Reprinted 1998, 1999, 2000

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PREPARATION OF THIS DOCUMENT

Background

Introduction

1. Objectives, Definitions and Application
2. Guidelines for all States
3. Guidelines for Flag States
4. Guidelines for Port States
5. Guidelines for Fisheries Protection
6. Guidelines for Fishing Activities
7. Guidelines for Energy Optimization and Protection of the Ozone Layer
8. Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Modification of Harbours and Landing Places for Fishing Vessels
9. Guidelines for the Removal of Redundant Offshore Structures, the Creation of Artificial Reefs and the Deployment of Fish Aggregating Devices

Annexes

Annex I. Examples of International Conventions, Agreements and Arrangements Having a Bearing on Fishing Operations

A. At the United Nations
B. At the International Maritime Organization
C. At the International Labour Organization
D. International Fisheries Agreements

Annex II. The Standard Specifications for the Marking and Identification of Fishing Vessels

Foreword
1. General Provisions

1.1 Purpose and scope
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Basis for the Standard Specifications

2. Basic System and Application

2.1 Basic system
2.2 Application

3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Specifications of letters and numbers
3.2 Painting

4. Registration of Marks
5. International Allocation of Call Signs

Annex III. Proposed System for the Marking of Fishing Gear

A. Introduction
B. Proposed System for the Marking of Fishing Gear

1. General Provisions
2. A System for the Marking of Fishing Gear
3. Implementation of a Standard System
4. Recovery of Lost and Abandoned Fishing Gear
5. Salvage of Lost and Abandoned Fishing Gear
6. Fish Aggregating Devices

Annex IV. Proposals for the Application of a Standard System of Lights and Shapes for the Identification and Location of Fishing Gear

A. Introduction
B. A Standard System of Lights and Shapes for Fishing Gear and Fishing Implements

1. General Provisions
2. Technical Provisions
3. Application of a Standard System
4. Technical Specifications

Annex V. Guidelines and Standards for the Removal of Offshore Installations and Structures on the Continental Shelf and in the Exclusive Economic Zone

A. Introduction
B. Resolution A.672(16)
C. Guidelines and Standards for the Removal of Offshore Installations and Structures on the Continental Shelf and in the Exclusive Economic Zone

1. General Removal Requirement
2. Guidelines
3. Standards

Annex VI. Procedures for the Development and Management of Harbours and Landing Places for Fishing Vessels

A. Introduction
B. Standard Procedures

1. General Provisions
2. Scope And Objectives
3. Management
4. Environmental Auditing Procedures
5. Environmental Assessments
6. Planned Changes
7. Anticipated Impact
8. Mitigating Measures
9. Design Criteria
10. Education and Training
11. References

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